Doc Brown's BBQ

We are visiting the Asheville area from Ga and got a recommendation to eat here after asking for a good mom and pop place to eat. I am so glad we did. First Trex is an absolute star and provided the best customer service that we have had in a good while. I ordered the Brisket plate with sides of Mac &cheese and collard greens . I devoured it. (Didn’t get a before pic) . I’m super picky about my brisket and it was just fall apart, melt in your mouth deliciousness. My husband ordered the half chicken and he pretty much pick the bones clean. That alone speaks volumes. All the sides were delicious. They had 3 different sauces at the table and brought a white one out . So there should be something for everyone’s taste if ya try here! Learned today is their 7th year anniversary!!Happy anniversary I wish nothing but success and happiness to y’all!. We definitely will be stopping in again before we go back to Ga ❤️

Ordered a Pull Pork Sandwich and half chicken and this is what we got. Before ordering we asked the woman at the cashier if this isn’t Lexington BBQ Style and she reaffirmed us that it’s not. Well, that’s exactly what we got, flavorless meat with no sauce. She pointed that the table has BBQ sauce and once we got the sit at the table with our food, we tried the sauce. It was vinegar style aka Lexington style BBQ. How Deceptive. She said “we pride ourselves with our meat”. This is their pride. Tough chicken that I couldn’t even take a bite, almost colorless and no real BBQ sauce. Such a shame that this is the kind of cooking we are paying alot for. We had to go to a store to buy some normal BBQ sauce to give it some flavor but that itself didn’t help the chicken. It was undercooked. The Baked beans was disgusting. Very disappointed. She cared less of our concern asking her if that’s the only BBQ sauce they had. Very arrogant woman. Don’t waste your money on a place that doesn’t know how to cook real BBQ.

The brisket is absolutely delicious. Try it with the comeback sauce: unbelievable! The BBQ is tender, juicy, and flavorful. Occasionally, meatloaf is available which I highly recommend. Everything is excellent, so let's just be clear in that. On the side, mac and cheese pie is browned to perfection, certifiably lip-smackin collard greens don't sit but for a minute, and a most structurally-sound flavor powerhouse of a cornbread muffin with a complex sweetness and those wonderful edges is such a treat! I also frequently request bourban apple sauce, calico baked beans, and the stewed okra is cut CHUNKY! Amen to that! I hild a special place for the fried cabbage and the sweet potato soufflé and will go straight for the Lexington slaw. It's tonic for the soul. It's finely shredded, peppery, and has a gentle bite and the slightest touch of sweetness that goes very well with the BBQ and the brisket or on its own okay. The selection of sauces is a delight for all kinds of tastes, and they are all amazing, but I keep going back for the red sauce and the comeback. I am working very slowly through the menu because the dishes are all so good. It's tough not to want to try the same things again. Also, I am in no hurry to rush food this tasty. A few things I aim to try next are the ribs and the Brunswick stew and the half chicken. But behind it all, it's the fine people that own and operate this establishment that make a profound difference in everything. They aren't sitting up high on the mountain while their people slave away. They are on the ground smoking meat early in the morning every day and serving up customers all week long with a genuine smile and when they ask how's your day, you know they truly care. This isn't any corporate chain. This is a real local business for locals and tourists alike. Everybody is welcomed and appreciated, and the food is consistently delicious every time. I have stopped by countless times and never had a single complaint, and I promise I am not scared to speak up. There just isn't anything else to say, but Thanks, Doc! Over time, I will add more photos to showcase some of my favorite moments. There is slways something I love here, but that Meatloaf may be best in Asheville. I want to eat a lot of it like a Meatloaf Goblin. It brings me straight back to my favourite dish growing up when Mom made it, except, sorry Mom, Doc's is a few steps ahead. Finish off with an apple cobbler of your dreams. Good night!

Just moved to Asheville from Texas, and I didn’t expect to find the best BBQ ribs I’ve ever had in North Carolina! The glazed spare rib by the bone is such. Great deal and you can customize your sides and a variety of sizes from a dab of slaw of a full portion. The cokes are always chilled just right! The perfect stop for some incredible food!!

Super friendly folks, fast service, good food! They have vegetarian BBQ, but not being a huge tempeh fan I opted for some sides. My faves: The Mac-n-Cheese pie was pure comfort, with lots of oozy, flavorful cheese - very satisfying. The Sweet Potato Casserole was the right sweetness with a buttery taste and plenty of awesome crunchy bits.